‘As a child, I managed to construct my own practise by fostering confidence, curiosity and kindness through having an image of a hidden, secret teacher. Whatever happened to me, I felt, was being given as a lesson – no need to be regretful, just courageous. Over the years, the legacy of this image has held me in good stead, so now I encourage others to be their own teacher. This doesn’t enable us to be egotistical and impervious to the wisdom of others; on the contrary. It may facilitate the qualities needed to really deepen our practise so as to live a full and effective life.’

Anna will be joining us after a 30 minute meditation; she teaches open awareness meditation at Coast and City Sangha in Adelaide, South Australia.

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Gratitude to Nick Hughes for creating this website, to Sotonian Jim ChampionandUnsplash for most of the lovely images, as well as to everyone who’s put a contribution in the box at an event and supports us through Aotearoa Buddhist Education Trust, enabling us to offer the teachings and experience of the practice without a fixed fee.Thanks also to all those who book the rooms, put out the chairs, welcome people, bring tea & bikkies, clear up at the end of a session, answer your texts, calls and emails, look after the community’s funds, take part in our care committee, and so much more. Words and spaces corralled by Ramsey Margolis.